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CMS finalizes Medicare drug price negotiation rules for 2029 start
CMS finalizes rules establishing permanent Medicare drug price negotiation starting in 2029, impacting drug pricing and compliance for legal and healthcare professionals.
Doxim Settles $5.5M Data Breach Affecting 1.1M Individuals
Doxim settles a $5.5 million class action over a December 2023 data breach exposing sensitive client data, underscoring third-party risks.
Supreme Court Rules Against Trump, Upholds Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship, reaffirming the 14th Amendment's guarantee for all born in the U.S.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Limits on Party-Candidate Coordinated Spending
The Supreme Court invalidated federal limits on political party spending coordinated with candidates, reshaping campaign finance rules after 50 years.
Gov’t Updates IP Due Diligence Rules for Funded Tech Projects
Legal teams must align with new IP due diligence expectations in government-funded projects to protect ownership and comply with evolving rules.
Recording HR Interviews on Zoom Risks Losing Attorney-Client Privilege
New legal analyses warn that recording HR investigations on virtual platforms like Teams and Zoom may erode attorney-client privilege and violate consent laws.
DOJ Declines to Prosecute Bosch Under New Corporate Enforcement Policy
The DOJ declined to prosecute Bosch for export violations under a new enforcement policy, signaling a shift in corporate compliance approaches.
State Dept’s Pay.gov switch delays visa fee payments, blocks issuance
The State Department’s shift to Pay.gov disrupts U.S. visa fee payments and processing, causing delays and verification issues for applicants and corporate counsel.
Supreme Court Expands Trump’s Power to Fire Agency Heads, Except Fed Officials
Supreme Court overturns key precedent letting Trump remove independent agency heads except Federal Reserve governors, reshaping federal governance and compliance.
9th Circuit Upholds Cocom v. ABM Aviation Arbitration Agreement in California
The 9th Circuit affirms limited employment arbitration agreements, clarifying enforcement and unconscionability under California law.
Supreme Court Rules on Green Card Holders' Rights in Blanche v. Lau
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 allowing border officers to treat LPRs with pending charges as applicants for admission, reshaping immigration law.
Colorado Requires Home Equity Investment Firms to Follow Consumer Lending Laws
Colorado mandates home equity investment companies to comply with state consumer lending laws, impacting legal compliance in non-traditional home financing.
Federal DEI Rule Now Covers Leases, Concessions Starting 2026
The FAR clause implementing Executive Order 14398 now extends to leases and concessions, requiring legal teams to review compliance policies by 2026.
DOJ Moves to Limit Citizen Suits in NAACP v. xAI Corp. Under Clean Air Act
DOJ seeks executive authority to control environmental citizen suits in NAACP v. xAI Corp., challenging long-standing enforcement rights under the Clean Air Act.
Texas and Colorado Jointly Enforce AML Rules on Money Transmitter
Texas and Colorado impose $200K penalty and demand compliance upgrades in a joint AML enforcement action against a money transmitter, signaling rising multistate scrutiny.
DOJ Settles Antitrust Claims Against OhioHealth Over Contract Terms
DOJ and Ohio Attorney General settle antitrust lawsuit against OhioHealth over restrictive insurer contract terms, signaling stricter healthcare contracting scrutiny.
CFTC Proposes New Rules for Event Contracts on Prediction Markets
CFTC unveiled proposed amendments to Rule 40.11 to regulate event contracts on prediction markets, impacting financial services and trading firms.
DraftKings Sued Over Alleged Illegal User Tracking Under CIPA
DraftKings faces lawsuit for allegedly violating California's privacy law with unauthorized website tracking, spotlighting risks for online gaming firms.
China to Overhaul Trademark Law with Key Changes from Jan 2027
China’s trademark law will tighten rules on registration and enforcement starting January 1, 2027, impacting IP strategy for businesses.
UAE Central Bank Fines Foreign Bank $5.4M for AML Failures
The UAE Central Bank imposed a $5.4 million fine on a foreign bank and its compliance officer for anti-money laundering violations, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny.